People & Places

Children are naturally curious about why some days are honored with quiet respect and some with parties. This fact-filled book explores the history and significance of the day and offers related activity ideas. Learn More

Enter into the daily life of children in over 20 of the 53 countries of modern Africa. Celebrate the extraordinary diversity of this vibrant continent as experienced by children at home, school, work, and play. Learn More

Gorgeous photos of expressive baby faces from 15 countries will fascinate toddlers and turn this joyous little board book into an instant favorite. Text is a sweet, simple verse embracing every baby in the world. Board book, 16 pages. Learn More

An original look at how modern families in 10 countries around the world live in their homes today. A delightful multi-cultural resource with photos, house cross-sections, diagrams, and fascinating captions. Paperback, 44 pages. Learn More

A rich cultural resource! Vivid, joyful photos of people around the world dressed in their everyday clothing. Simple, appealing text helps children begin to understand that people everywhere share fundamental needs. Paperback, 24 pages. Learn More

“Farmers use the land to grow food. Farmers are important to everyone.” This rich cultural resource pairs vivid, joyful photos of people around the word with simple, appealing text. Includes picture glossary and index. Paperback, 24 pages. Learn More

Family is a fundamental need that comes in all shapes and sizes. Help children begin to understand with simple, appealing text. Vivid, joyful photos of families caring for each other around the world. Paperback, 24 pages. Learn More

Help children understand that people everywhere share a fundamental need for shelter! This rich cultural resource features vivid, joyful photos of people around the world living happily in all kinds of dwellings. Includes picture glossary and index. Paperback, 24 pages. Learn More

What is an inuksuk? It’s a stacked stone sculpture. An inuksuit is built to serve as a memorial, prayer, or signpost — or for the intrinsic satisfaction of stacking stones. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More

A gorgeous collection of vibrant photos which together represent humanity’s amazing variety of skin tones. Photos tell the underlying “story” of respect for all; the gentle text is minimal. 32 pages. Learn More

A powerful cultural resource! Vivid, joyful photos of people around the world playing an astonishing array of instruments and simple text convey our common inclination to play, share, and enjoy music. Paperback, 24 pages. Learn More

Celebrate teamwork, generosity, and sharing with this retelling of the classic European folktale. The story of hungry travelers with a special recipe leads to the realization that sharing is the “magic” ingredient. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More

Map after map! A key to reading each map plus intriguing details, illustrations, charts, and photos related to the theme. A great springboard for conversation and a wealth of visual and written information for in-depth research. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More

Map after map! A key to reading each map plus intriguing details, illustrations, charts, and photos related to the theme. A great springboard for conversation and a wealth of visual and written information for in-depth research. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More